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From a Texas based law site:
Penalties in Texas for Leaving the Scene of an Accident:
An individual who fails to stop their car after an accident involving death or injury can receive the following penalties, as provided in Tex. Transp. Code § 550.021:
An accident involving death or serious bodily injury can result in a felony of the third degree, which is punishable by two to ten years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000; and
An accident involving injury can result in a prison sentence up to five years or up to one year in county jail and/or a fine not more than $5,000.
An individual who fails to stop their car after an accident involving property damage can receive the following penalties, according to Tex. Transp. Code § 550.022:
An accident involving damage less than $200 can result in a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of not more than $500; and
An accident involving more than $200 in damage can result in Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,000.
If an individual is involved in an accident that resulted in property damage on a highway or freeway, and was able to drive the car to a safe location, but did not can also be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, which can result in a fine not exceeding $500.
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